PRESS RELEASE
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(A Solo Exhibition by Conceptual Artist, Laura Hepworth at the Jeannie Avent Gallery in East Dulwich, South East London.)
The Jeannie Avent Gallery presents ‘Look Out’ by Conceptual Artist Laura Hepworth, opening on Thursday 13th -31st August 2020. Get free by transforming your surroundings, look out and see a changing world. A world full of energy felt consciously and unconsciously. How does that make you feel? And in what way would you express those feelings if you were given the chance to? ‘Look Out’ visualises the joining of two acts, transference and transformation. Tools such as these are used to shift our perception on the way our own emotive language can be represented, sublimating into colour and mark making. Through this, Hepworth breathes energy into her lockdown collection ‘In Between’, as the exhibition celebrates the process of Laura’s artistic journey, in relation to her own mental health and grief and the freedom the artist has found within the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. |
The Jeannie Avent Gallery in East Dulwich, South East London.
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I'm in the process of developing a new collection, 'The In Between' which seeps influence directly from this time of our lives during quarantine. Following on from the 'Transfers' Collection in 2018, these new works will explore the representation of internal and external energy of my surroundings through vibrant colour.
I aim to bring awareness to this time in our lives, we have all experienced. And to highlight the incredible response shown in support of our National Health Service and Key Workers. There is so much hope and resilience left to be found, which has given me inspiration to create through persevering and trusting in the unknown of what's happening.
So, when we reach the other side of this rainbow, soon we will turn in and look at ourselves and the sacrifices we made, in order to, prioritise the safety and health of our loved ones and those around us. 
'Where Do You Go To?' (2020) 100x70cm painting on canvas.
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One thing you should know about me, is that I love to support my local community of makers, artists, independent shops and small business owners. And this year, I have gone home many a time with a smile on my face, knowing I have helped small business owners achieve a smoother and a very successful day!
Now, as a supporter of small business, campaigns and communities, like Just A Card, RyeHereRyeNow and FeatureFifteen, my creativity is not confined to the canvas. As I use my imagination, to come up with collaborations and ideas of ways of supporting other businesses in a way that helps me to grow. |
Left: Me, Laura Hepworth Conceptual Artist. Right: George Rendall, Owner & Founder of Lane Eight Coffee on Melbourne Grove, in East Dulwich.
Just A Card is such an incredible cause, and one so valued and beneficial to all creatives and indie businesses, in this day and age. Anything that encourages people to support us is worth a great deal. And in a way, which helps all of us, as fellow makers, indie business owners and artists help each other to learn new things from one another as well.
This helps us to reach new milestones together to build up a stronger more stable foundation as a collective and community, and one that has the creative industry at the heart of it.
So start supporting your local artists, makers, entrepreneurs with local businesses today, by buying just a card, a piece of art, a bespoke make or cup of coffee. You are keeping an independent and their passion alive!
You can follow the Just A Card Campaign's journey on Instagram and Twitter:
Instagram: @justacard
Twitter @Justacard1
This helps us to reach new milestones together to build up a stronger more stable foundation as a collective and community, and one that has the creative industry at the heart of it.
So start supporting your local artists, makers, entrepreneurs with local businesses today, by buying just a card, a piece of art, a bespoke make or cup of coffee. You are keeping an independent and their passion alive!
You can follow the Just A Card Campaign's journey on Instagram and Twitter:
Instagram: @justacard
Twitter @Justacard1
 Shannon Reed, Founder of Mockingbird Makes at her stall for the East Dulwich Christmas Cracker 2019.
As seen in the photograph above, I have volunteered to support independent Shannon Reed of Mockingbird Makes through the lending an extra pair of hands on her stalls. As well as, helping you, members of the public to make your own pompoms! Small acts such as these, provide the opportunities and time for independents like Shannon to connect and to greet new and returning clients,
encouraging new connections, opportunities, sales and most importantly. Building a more enhanced interaction between the maker and client! |
Laura Hepworth (Me) Left and Lenore of Destress Digital at Peckham Festival 2019.
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